CarRecallWatch- Component
- PARKING BRAKE
- Problem
- Marion Body Works Inc. is recalling certain 2024 Spartan Fire MetroStar vehicles. A defect in the inversion valve may delay park brake engagement, which could allow the vehicle to move unintentionally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Risk
- Unintentional vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the inversion valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 11, 2024. Owners may contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A defect in the inversion valve of certain vehicles may delay parking brake engagement. Because the brake may not set right away, the vehicle could move unintentionally, which raises the risk of a crash or injury. These vehicles also do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121 for air brake systems.
If you own an affected vehicle, the remedy is free. Authorized dealers will replace the inversion valve at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed January 11, 2024. You can also contact Marion Body Works customer service at 1-715-754-5261 for more information.
To check whether your vehicle has any open recalls, look up your VIN on the NHTSA website or contact a dealer, and schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Marion Body Works Spartan Fire Metrostar | 2024 |
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